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Scrape it or scrap it? 4 things to know about gua sha facials

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Profile of Shafikah Eshak, 27, who runs a home business providing bekam or cupping services. 
She uses guasha on herself and is considering adding it to her menu of wellness services.

Guasha massage is trending on social media with influencers saying it slims down their faces and bodies.

Ms Shafikah, who asked to be known by one name, does gua sha to de-puff her face. This practice is gaining popularity beyond Asia.

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SINGAPORE – When Ms Shafikah thinks her face is puffy, she uses a gua sha tool to lightly scrape the skin.

“When I wake up, my face is very swollen. Gua sha helps to bring that down,” says the 27-year-old, who asked to be known by one name.

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